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The Oscars Are Heading To YouTube In 2029
The landmark deal reflects declining TV audiences and a strategic bet on streaming platforms to hopefully future-proof the iconic awards show.
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Shareholders Push Back On Blue Ant Purchase Of Thunderbird Entertainment
The proposed deal puts Atomic Cartoons at the center of a debate over valuation, control, and whether Blue Ant’s offer reflects Thunderbird’s long term worth.
‘You Have To Leave Him How You Found Him’: Derek Drymon And The Reel FX Team On Bringing SpongeBob Back To The Big Screen
From story structure to CG textures, Derek Drymon and the Reel FX animation team detail how SpongeBob’s theatrical DNA was preserved and expanded.
Rainbow Acquires Geronimo Stilton IP, No Mention Of The Previously-Announced Feature Adaptation
The feature was announced in 2023 with ‘Captain Underpants’ director David Soren, but today’s release offered no update, raising doubts about its future.
‘Original One-Off Pieces… Are Really The Only Thing I Want To Make’: Inside Adult Swim’s ‘The Elephant’ With Patrick McHale, Pendleton Ward
McHale and Ward discuss the guts of their three-act special, creating in isolation, and embracing non-canon storytelling, creative risk, and collaboration.
Malaysian Animation’s New Box Office Benchmark: ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ Passes $2.5 Million In Its First Five Days
The adult-led animated feature’s breakout week highlights shifting audience tastes and bolsters commercial confidence for Malaysian studios.
Warner Bros. Discovery Board Rejects Paramount’s Hostile Offer
The WBD board warns shareholders Paramount’s offer is too risky, citing uncertain financing and long-term concerns as the takeover fight continues.
Shortlists Unveiled For 98th Academy Awards, Including Animated Short And VFX Categories
Animation on this year’s shortlists is way down after a banner year in 2025. Only ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ appears in a non-dedicated category.
Animation All-Stars Unite For UPA Tribute Panel, Screening In Los Angeles
On Jan. 15, animation veterans will gather at Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo for a discussion and theatrical screening of UPA shorts.
Cartoon Movie 2026 Projects Reveal Shifting Audiences And Creative Priorities In European Animation
A closer look at the 50-feature lineup shows rising adult animation, stronger female leadership, and a maturing European production pipeline.
Disney’s Not Done Yet: A Live-Action Gaston Feature Is In The Works
Disney has found box office success in adapting its animated classics to live-action, but it’s side character spin-offs have proven less reliable.
Gungnir Launches Animation Studio Aimed At Building A ‘Cartoon Network Of The Digital Era’
The L.A.-based publisher is expanding into animation with original series and films designed for a YouTube-first network aimed at genre and fandom communities.
In An Era Of AI Slop Christmas Ads, This Hand-Crafted Scandinavian PSA Went Viral (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
Norway’s Animasjonsdepartementet and Sweden’s Brikk Animation used Don Bluth-era nostalgia and heartbreak to deliver an important anti-waste Christmas PSA.
‘Zootopia 2’ Crosses $1B, Becomes The Ninth-Highest-Grossing Animated Film Ever
Disney’s latest high-profile sequel continued its torrid run and GKIDS’s ‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’ posted a strong second weekend for recycled series content.
‘Arco’ Director Ugo Bienvenu And ‘Flow’s’ Gints Zilbalodis Discuss The Craft Of Indie Animation (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)
A craft-focused conversation on visual storytelling, unconventional workflows, and preserving a singular creative voice while making an animated film.
Not Your Father’s Orwell: Angel Drops Flashy ‘Animal Farm’ Trailer, Reveals May 1 Release Date
Andy Serkis’ animated ‘Animal Farm’ gets a flashy CG trailer from distributor Angel, indicating a hyper-modern, pop-inflected take on Orwell.
Animation Guild On Disney–OpenAI Deal: Animators ‘Deserve To Know How Their Contributions To Disney’s Global Success Will Be Used’
In an open letter TAG wrote, “This announcement brings up serious questions regarding the impact on Guild members and consumers worldwide.”
‘I Lost My Body’ Studio Xilam Teaming With UGC On Hybrid Series Adaptation Of Sci-Fi Bestseller ‘Empire Of The Ants’
The series will be split between a live-action murder mystery and a VFX-driven narrative set inside an ant colony facing an existential threat.
Tubi Adding Titles From MeatCanyon, Explosm, Skybound, And More In Expanded Animation+ Partnership
Animation+ brings new digital-native animated titles to Tubi, boosting the streamer’s growing library of indie and cult-favorite titles.
Disney Accuses Google Of ‘Massive’ AI Copyright Theft
Disney sends Google a cease-and-desist even as it inks a major licensing deal with OpenAI, drawing definitive lines in Hollywood’s battle over training data.